Changes to product page not showing. Journal 3. OC. 3.0.3.3

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you troubleshoot and resolve the issue of changes not reflecting on the product page in OpenCart with the Journal 3 theme:

Step 1: Confirm You Are Editing the Correct File

The first step is to ensure you’re editing the right file. In Journal 3, the product page template is typically located at:
catalog/view/theme/journal3/template/product/product.twig.

Since you’ve successfully edited category.twig in the same directory, it’s likely this is the correct file for the product page. However, double-check that:

1. The Journal 3 theme is your active theme.
2. No other modifications (like OCMOD or VQMOD) are overriding this file.

Step 2: Clear the Journal 3 Cache

Journal 3 has its own caching system, which often causes changes not to reflect immediately. To resolve this:

1. Go to your OpenCart admin panel.
2. Navigate to Journal > System > Cache.
3. Clear the cache completely.

Additionally, clear your browser cache or test in an incognito window to rule out browser-level caching.

Step 3: Clear OpenCart Cache

OpenCart itself maintains a separate caching system. After editing the .twig file:

1. In your admin panel, go to Dashboard > Developer Settings (gear icon at the top).
2. Click Clear Theme Cache and Clear SASS Cache.

Step 4: Check for Modifications (OCMOD or VQMOD)

If there are any modifications in place, they might be overriding your changes to the product.twig file.

1. Navigate to Extensions > Modifications.
2. Review the list for any modifications related to the product template.
3. Click Refresh after making any changes or disabling modifications.

Step 5: Review Journal 3 Settings

Journal 3 theme includes extensive customization options that might interfere with .twig edits. To check:

1. Go to Journal > Theme Editor > Product Page.
2. Look for any settings or custom HTML blocks controlling the wishlist button’s placement.
3. Adjust or disable them if they conflict with your manual edits.

Step 6: Target a Specific Product

If your changes involve adding the <div> element for one particular product, you’ll need to use a conditional in the .twig file. For example:

{% if product.product_id == '123' %}
    <div>Custom Content Here</div>
{% endif %}

Replace '123' with the ID of the product you’re targeting.

Step 7: Enable Debug Mode to Verify the Loaded File

To ensure the correct .twig file is being used:

1. Open the index.php file in your OpenCart root directory.
2. Add the following line after the opening PHP tag:

   define('DEBUG_MODE', true);
   

3. Reload the product page, and check the debug comments to confirm which file is rendering.

Step 8: Test and Finalize with an OCMOD

After confirming your changes work as expected:

1. Wrap your changes in an OCMOD script (XML format).
2. Upload it via Extensions > Modifications in the admin panel.
3. Refresh the modification cache.

Step 9: Contact an Expert for Premium Support

If the issue persists, or you’d like professional assistance, reach out to specialists:

• Journal Community Support – for help with Journal 3.
• Dedicated OpenCart Developers – for in-depth customization.

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions! we are here to help. 😊